Safety & Quality Specialist

Location: Gloucestershire

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and commercially aware Safety & Quality Specialist to join a respected and forward‑thinking organisation operating at the heart of the food industry. This is a varied and engaging role, combining technical consultancy, training delivery, auditing, and project work — ideal for someone who enjoys applying their expertise across a wide range of food safety and quality challenges.

• Degree qualified in a relevant scientific or food-related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Solid technical background within food manufacturing, technical, quality, or food safety enforcement.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety management systems and relevant industry standards.
• As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will possess HACCP Level 3 qualified, with auditing experience.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.

• As Safety & Quality Specialist, you will be delivering technical consultancy, training, and research projects to internal and external clients.
• Responding to technical enquiries and carrying out site audits and pre‑audits.
• Designing and delivering training courses, both scheduled and client‑specific.
• Interpreting data and preparing clear, professional technical reports.
• Supporting business development through proposal writing and client engagement.
• Working collaboratively across teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.
• Supporting internal audits and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

You’ll be joining an organisation with an excellent reputation and a genuine commitment to technical excellence, learning, and development. The role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with a wide range of food businesses across multiple sectors.

• A supportive, expert‑led environment with strong mentoring and development pathways
• Opportunities to grow your skills in training delivery, consultancy, and auditing
• Exposure to diverse projects across the food industry, both in the UK and internationally
• A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and high standards

We’re keen to hear from experienced Safety & Quality Specialists, Food Safety Consultants, Technical Auditors, or Quality & Compliance Professionals based in or around Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Worcester, Cirencester, or the surrounding areas.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting /TNT/2278 or call  for a confidential discussion.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.